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LoC No.: 08026746

Title: The Invaders, and Other Stories

Contents: The invaders -- The wood-cutting expedition -- An old acquaintance -- Lost on the steppe; or, the snowstorm -- Polikushka -- Kholstomír: a story of a horse.

Credits: Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
(Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Summary: "The Invaders and Other Stories" by Count Lyof N. Tolstoi is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories revolve around themes of war, duty, and the human experience, often highlighting the struggles and complexities faced by soldiers and civilians alike during tumultuous times. The opening tale, "The Invaders," features Captain Khlopof and an eager volunteer as they prepare for a military expedition in the Caucasus, exploring notions of bravery and the moral implications of war. At the start of "The Invaders," the narrative introduces Captain Khlopof as he discusses an upcoming military march with a young volunteer determined to see action. Intrigued yet warned against the dangers, the volunteer's desire for adventure contrasts with the captain's pragmatic views on military life. The conversation raises deep philosophical questions about cowardice, bravery, and the nature of conflict, setting the tone for the unfolding events. As preparations commence, the atmosphere is filled with both excitement and a palpable tension, foreshadowing the realities of warfare that lie ahead, establishing a foundation for the themes that will resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

Translator: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 56797

Published: Mar 20, 2018

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English

Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 08026746

Title: The Invaders, and Other Stories

Contents: The invaders -- The wood-cutting expedition -- An old acquaintance -- Lost on the steppe; or, the snowstorm -- Polikushka -- Kholstomír: a story of a horse.

Credits: Produced by Clare Graham & Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature
(Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Summary: "The Invaders and Other Stories" by Count Lyof N. Tolstoi is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The stories revolve around themes of war, duty, and the human experience, often highlighting the struggles and complexities faced by soldiers and civilians alike during tumultuous times. The opening tale, "The Invaders," features Captain Khlopof and an eager volunteer as they prepare for a military expedition in the Caucasus, exploring notions of bravery and the moral implications of war. At the start of "The Invaders," the narrative introduces Captain Khlopof as he discusses an upcoming military march with a young volunteer determined to see action. Intrigued yet warned against the dangers, the volunteer's desire for adventure contrasts with the captain's pragmatic views on military life. The conversation raises deep philosophical questions about cowardice, bravery, and the nature of conflict, setting the tone for the unfolding events. As preparations commence, the atmosphere is filled with both excitement and a palpable tension, foreshadowing the realities of warfare that lie ahead, establishing a foundation for the themes that will resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

Translator: Dole, Nathan Haskell, 1852-1935

EBook No.: 56797

Published: Mar 20, 2018

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: Short stories, Russian -- Translations into English

Subject: Russian fiction -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.